#73 — Driving Fairness and Equity in Talent Management: Starring Michelle Sequeira

Henrike hosted an insightful discussion on embedding fairness and equity into talent management processes. Michelle shared her expertise on data-driven approaches to ensure fair pay, reduce pay gaps, and address biases in recruitment and performance management.

Key Points Discussed

Introduction and Background:

• Henrike welcomed everyone and introduced Michelle Sequeira, CEO of Included, a global impact-led DEI organization.
• Michelle shared her background as a psychologist with 15 years of experience working with hundreds of organizations.

Favorite Inclusion Topics:

• Michelle emphasized embedding fairness and equity into talent management processes, particularly recruitment and performance management.
• Highlighted the importance of data-driven approaches to ensure fair pay and reduce pay gaps.
• Discussed the impact of minimal changes in recruitment processes on pay equity, such as removing salary history questions.

Challenges in Talent Management:

• Michelle shared examples of biases in performance management, such as racial disparities in performance ratings.
• Emphasized the need for organizations to collect and analyze data to identify and address biases.

Strategic and Sustainable Approaches:

• Michelle advised organizations to focus on specific initiatives each year and link them to rewards to drive change.
• Encouraged using data to inform evidence-based decisions and initiatives.